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Rumiana Tenchov

Information Scientist, CAS

Bio

Rumiana Tenchov is an information scientist at CAS. She earned her Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees in biophysics from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Prior to joining CAS, she was a research faculty member at the Department of Molecular Biosciences of the Northwestern University.

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CAS Insights Report: New techniques in assisted reproductive technology

Breakthroughs in assisted reproductive technology could overcome infertility challenges.
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Co-occurring concepts reveal new research directions in immuno-oncology

Concept co-occurrence analysis shows the newest ideas in scientific discovery and drives innovation in immuno-oncology.
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Nano-sized drug delivery systems can treat cancer, HIV, and more

Nanoscale drug delivery systems can improve treatment for cancer, autoimmune diseases, HIV, and other conditions
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Can combo therapy treat rare and orphan diseases?

How combination therapies including drug repurposing, cell therapy, and genetic therapy are leading to improved treatment of rare diseases.
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Decoding neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's

Uncover the latest advancements in understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s.
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Can we use existing drugs to cure Parkinson’s disease?

Parkinson's disease can be distressing for families, so scientists are working hard to find potential treatments by repurposing drugs and more.
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Are inverse vaccines the cure for autoimmune diseases?

Sharing new research on inverse vaccines, potential new breakthroughs in treating autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and celiac disease
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Ending Alzheimer's: Emerging trends in biomarkers, gene therapy, and more

Biomarkers, personalized medicine and gene therapies are fueling research breakthroughs. Discover new treatments targeting genetics and protein buildup to manage this devastating disease.
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Can we cure Huntington's? Research trends in PolyQ and rare diseases

While no cure exists for PolyQ diseases like Huntington's, new breakthroughs, therapies, and research could change that.
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Biomarkers: The key to earlier cancer detection and patient outcomes

CAS and Excelra delved into data surrounding biomarkers and their relationship to cancer to identify key targets for future study.
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How biomarkers unlock faster cancer detection, improving outcomes

As cancer is projected to increase, finding stronger therapeutics is more urgent. Biomarkers offer a potential solution for better diagnosis and treatment.
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Unveiling the potential of the antibody drug conjugate

Since 2018, research interest in antibody-drug conjugates has increased exponentially, due to their potential in the fight against cancer.
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Aging reimagined: Exploring the potential of anti-aging treatment strategies

Discover the latest in anti-aging treatment strategies to promote health and longevity, including stem cell therapies, hyaluronic acid, senolytics, gene therapy, and more.
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The ultimate guide for PEGylated lipid nanoparticles

PEG immunogenicity affects the safety and efficacy of PEGylated lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery. Much work is being done to circumvent this challenge in applying these polymers.
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Friend, not foe: Harnessing the gut microbiome for health benefits

The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria that live in our digestive tracts with health benefits like immunity, improved mental health, and therapeutic options.
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The evolving exosome: from small player to rising star

A historical overview of the discovery of exosomes, key milestones in their rise, and why they will revolutionize the diagnostic and drug delivery fields in the future.
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Making ammonium nitrate safer today for a better tomorrow

Ammonium nitrate has the power to feed billions, yet when stored improperly is like a bomb waiting to happen. How can we make this fertilizer safer? Learn about emerging science, safer alternatives, and best practices for safe storage and transport.
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The therapeutic potential of nanotechnology beyond COVID-19

Explore lipid nanoparticles: from origins to COVID vaccines and beyond. Discover emerging trends in publications and milestones. Uncover future applications in vaccines, drug delivery, and non-therapeutic fields like agro-chemistry, cosmetics, and food science. Learn how these particles are shaping
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With COVID BA.5 and BA.2.75 variants, are masks back in?

The COVID pandemic revealed deficiencies in mask development and production. Innovation will be crucial in slowing the spread of new variants of the virus.
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Are intrinsically disordered proteins the key to treating COVID-19?

Learn about the important functions of intrinsically disordered proteins and the key role they play in COVID-19 therapy.
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How your gut microbiome is linked to depression and anxiety

Gut microbiota, gut flora, or microbiome are the microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans and other animals. While some bacteria are associated with disease, others are particularly important for many aspects of health and mental health.
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Lipid Nanoparticles – Key Players in Cancer Treatment

Learn more about the applications of lipid nanoparticles in cancer therapy, their therapeutic benefits, and their future within nanomedicine.
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Tackling the global vaccine distribution challenge

Newly developed microfluidic fabrication technology addresses the clinical need for scalable, precise, and reproducible solutions for vaccine production.
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Can plastic eating super-enzymes solve our destructive plastic problem?

An overview of research on how microbial enzymes can break down plastics, which could otherwise take hundreds of years to degrade.
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